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Staff injured after scuffle with 2 armed robbery suspects at Saskatoon business

Staff at a Saskatoon business received minor injuries on Tuesday after a scuffle with two armed robbery suspects. File / Global News

Saskatoon police say a scuffle took place between employees at a local business and two suspects on Tuesday.

At around 12:15 a.m. CT, officers were called to an armed robbery in the 2400-block of 22nd Street West. Staff reported that two men, armed with a shotgun, had entered and demanded money and cigarettes.

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Police officials said a scuffle ensued between the staff and suspects before the suspects fled in an unknown direction.

No shots were fired but two staff members received minor injuries.

Officers recovered a shotgun at the scene. A police dog was brought in, but no arrests were made.

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The first suspect is described as a slender, black male in his 20s. He had a red bandana covering his face and was wearing a black hoodie.

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The second suspect is described as Caucasian and in his 20s. He was wearing a red hoodie with the word “CROOKS” on the front and grey sweat pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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